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National Republican., 1887-04-16
mar26sw-om 14O0 New York avenue.
,<az OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
gS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

n<Nsz OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
gSS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
WASHINGTON, April II, 1887.
Deeming II conducive to the public interests
to widen the Columbia road from Boundary
street TO Nineteenth street extended, from 33
10 100 feet, and to widen Garfield avenue to
an uniform width Of fifty bO) feet; also 70 ex-
tend Connecticut avenue from Oakland ave-
nue. to woodley lane. through lots 81, 90, 90, 32,
%, A and one, OF o. II. Presbrey's and others,
subdivision of Widows Mite, new called Wash.
ington Heights, the Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia have had the routes sur
yeyed and plat thereof prepared and filed in
this Office
In compliance with the requirements of law,
notice Is hereby given OF the proposed WIDEN
ing and extension Of the highways aforesaid,
and all persons who have objections TO present
thereto are called upon TO attend at this oltice
at u O'clock NJ. on FRIDAY, the 9th day
of MAY, 1887, at which time the Commits
sioners will give hearing TO all persons In
interest
by order of the Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia w. II. WEBB,
President Board Commissioners d. @.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

IT is said that the storage room for silver
in the treasury at Washington is running
short. The limit of the capacity Of the coin
vault has been reached. 1t now contains
two thousand tons Of silver and forty
eight tons of gold.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
A Dishonest Janltor.

officer Hollinberger yesterday arrested
colored janitor named Charles Stewart for
stealing two boxes of plug tobacco and several
boxes of cigars from Abraham Herkeimer's
store on Seventh street.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
An Old Folks Concert.

McCauley's Hall, Capitol Hill, was crowded
last night with people to hear an old folks
concert which was given for the benefit of the
East Washington Lutheran Church. The pro.
gramme was we'll arranged and rendered by
the singers,
National Republican., 1887-04-16

the Eustis rake Region says The United
States government does not require Gus
tens duties on mummies imported into
this country. So the supply OF civil ser
vice commissioners will never run short.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
WHAT SHALL I DO
TO-DAYP"

WHAT SHALL I DO
TO-DAYp"
If it rains carry an UNI
brella, if you've got one; if
you have none, buy one.
We keep Umbrellas.
If the sun should happen
to shine, it wouldn't be spe-
cia]ly idiotic to be seen with
a parasol. Have you got
oneP
We keep Parasols.
We started OUT with an
umbrella last night, but be-
fore 8 O'Clock would have
swapped it for a young
canal boat even at high wa
ter bonus.
But last night is no cri-
terion for to-day.
We will assume that to-
day is going to be hotter
than-yesterday. Let us iu-
ulge in a few reflections on
Parasols 4:
Misses Sateen Parasols,
sl.25.
Striped Pongee Parasols,
$2.4s.
Satin Coaching Parasols,
csc, $2.15, and $2.65.
Striped and Plaid Satin
Parasols from SO. 3.25 to $3.50.
Lace Covered Parasols
from $4.25 upwards.
Silk Sun Umbrellas from
$1.6s to $5.
Nothing but prices you
see. What more can we
sayP Describe themP I'm.
possible. You must see
them and examine their
merits. If it is real warm
and sunny you'll come in
and look them over. But il
it rains We'll be sorry we
didn't spell umbrellas with
a big "U," so you would not
forget that they are to be
found at
THE BON MARCHE,
31e-a19 Seventh st. N, w.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

THERE are 100000 more men engaged in
the building trades now, as against 100000
two years ago.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

nD- Wants, For Sale, For Rent Lost and dFbund,
and Personal, four lines or less, only 25 cents for
one insertion; 30 cents for three.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

s1ysz OFFICE OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND
RSS POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY.
A dividend of Sl.25 per share will be paya-
BILE on the 25th DAY OF APRIL. 1887, TO the
stockholders of record at the close Of bust.
ness on the 10Th Of April, 1887, az the office of
the treasurer Of The company, No. 1920 New
York avenue, Washington, ID. @.
The transfer books will be closed from the
10th TO the 9th Of April inclusive.
SAM'L NJ. BRYAN, President.
CHAS. G.. BEEBE, Treasurer.
Washington, ID. O., Abr, 70, 1887,
National Republican., 1887-04-16
SATURDAY, APRIL /
Anuaenents.

NArIoNAL-Dion Boucicault
Observation-Disclosures Fantasma.
KgRSAss-Mr George Morton.
BIJou-"The Black Flag"
DIME-Fisher & Hasson's Company.
THE MANASSAS PANoRAMA-15th st. u Ohio av.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
SPECTAL NOTICES

N.Y. = SUNDAY, GRAND
~ Army Hall, corner 7th and LII. ].
ing, at II, answers questions from the audience.
Evening, at 1880, subject: Hell and its Devils,
Heaven and Its Angels" Tests by p. l.. o. A.
Keeler. 10 cent door contribution. apl6.lt
MY ACCOUNTANT SCOTCH CHAR
DSS tered), opens, nudits, or keeps by con-
tract set OF books; partnerships investigated;
intricate accounts balanced.
Il. M. NOBLE,
mar26sw-om 1909 New York avenue.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
WANrED---MIsoEIEANEoUs.

NXTANTED-I AM READY TO PAY THE
w highest cash price for secondhand cloth.
ing, watches, guns, pistols, &C.; also, furniture,
stoves, carpets, feather beds. carpenters tools,
and all kinds of household furniture. Address
v, Republican Office. Note by mail promptly
attended to. np8-lmO
National Republican., 1887-04-16
GARRETT PARK.
SECOND AUCTION OF LOTS. SATURDAY
AFTERNOON, APRIL 10, 1887.

Take 1890 train from the Baltimore and Ohio
Station, and return by $3.50, in time for dinner.
National Republican., 1887-04-16
TANTED---HEIp.

W. vans, fOr SAFE, For Kent, Lost ana F0und,
and Personal, four lines or less, only rs cents for
enc insertion; 80 ceatsJor three.
UTANTED-THREE GOOD Statesmen;
IVY those having knowledge Of the. retail
business either dry goods, hats clothing, or
shoe. Only those that know how to handle
customers need apply, and must be young
men well known In the city. Also, three good
boys. II years old. Apply Mt SMITHS Cloth.
ing House, 92i 9Th 81. N. W. 2.ls
VITANTED-AN EXPERIENCED WHITE
w nurse, under 30, TO take care of two
children, eldest years. youngest 8 months; to
leave the city In July. Address II. w. s., Re
publican ONCE, giving experience and refer
ences,
National Republican., 1887-04-16

ENoR sALE-A FINE BLACK WALNUT
IL CbnrD wardrobe. Inquire SAMUEL
LLOYD'S, 438 7th st. N. w. $40
National Republican., 1887-04-16
FOR SAIm

HS- lPdntS, For Sale, Fbr Rent, Lost and Found,
and Personal, four lines or less, only 25 cents Jor
ono Insertion. so cents for Nree.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

INoR RENT-Two UNFURNIsHED COM.
.E municating rooms on I'd floor, suitable for
Housekeeping, If desired, or suitable for
housekeeping; private family. Apply at 7ji
10th st. N. w. 7-1S
National Republican., 1887-04-16
For .RENT---ROOMs

10 Wdnte, For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Found,
and Personal, four lines or less, only 25 cents for
one insertion; 80 cents for three.
National Republican., 1887-04-16

ENoR sALE-sEyERAL LOIS ON r ST.,
II near lith; on 10Th. between o and p; on
T, near 18th; on 18th, between I and U; on I
near 18th; on 1lth, near r. l. ave. J. II. GRAY
II 20 GDO IL 81 h-ll
National Republican., 1887-04-16

NOR RENT-FURNIsuED, TWO FRONT
"a rooms on I'd, also front hall room on 81
floor; rent low to permaneuts; pleasant street.
no children; bath room on same floor; 7l6 l2'h
ST., bet. @ and II SITS. 7-1S
National Republican., 1887-04-16

TN0R RENT-913 PA. AVE. N. W.-FUR-
~ nished room TO rent one of the best loca-
tlons in the city: will be rented very low; one
room facing the avenue, 7-10
National Republican., 1887-04-16

L,oR RENT-Two FURNISHED ROOMS,
gentlemen preferred. 1890 18th st. n. W. 7-i9
National Republican., 1887-04-16

EOR RENT-sO9 14TH Sr.-"THE os-
IL borne"-Elegant large rooms, with al
coyes;. very. reasonable for the summer: first,
second, and third floors, 7.l6
The free American., 1887-03-19
CINCINNATI, o.
Mascotte, as Usual, is Pungent and En-
tertaining in His Account of the
Daily Happenings in and
About the City.

A great many people are not per
haps aware that the Cleveland
Gazette is still being published, it
and "Be True Bright Eyes" a
very wormy chestnut" but they
are.
The brilliancy of THE FREE
AMERICAN has not quite complete
ly obscured the Gda5te, but it is
in it's throes. The Gazette on
crutches, bald-headed, a patch over
one eve, and out at the toes, still
comes to US. But how changed in
tonel Six months in advance Of
the time to talk of nominating a
Governor, it renominates our bril-
liant little champion Of other days
Judge Foraker. Are we awake
or are we dreaming We have
often heard of the efficacy and
efficiency Of coal-oil, how lubri-
eating it was but we had no idea
of its power to lubricate a man Of
the Gdzette's blind obstinacy-For-
aker for Governor /! Well, we'll.
We know the time when it took
all the energy we could summon
to convince the Gazette that the
Judge was the man. We wildly
remember how we were told, told
these things East"-our commen-
dations of our excellent Governors 5
brilliant qualities and loyalty to
our people. And many a brilliant
scintillation of ours on him was
sent to the waste basket Then
the opposition of Springfield, Co
lumbus, Cleveland, with their
Getaways and Bufords were shook
in our face as scare. crows. We told
the Gazette then that all of the Gov
The free American., 1887-03-19
RENDVILLE REVELATIONS
Items of Interest to the Young Readers
of the "Free American"

"Tuppins-is going to get there
and don't you forget it," whispered
a K. of L. in your correspondents
auricular. "Do you really think
so?" asked your pencil propeller.
Il do" he replied with remarka-
Bile degree of assurance; "if he IS
defeated at all it will be by his
own people" 1t is only necessary
to add in comment that Dr. Tup-
pins merits our undivided support.
Let it not be said that he was de-
feated by his own people; let US
Go our part and success is ours.
The spring candidates are num-
erous up to date.
We are frank in our opinions
and candid in expressing them,
especially in matters pertaining to
the welfare of our race. 1t is
strange (and yet no stranger than
true) that there are some Of onr
people who do not (seemingly) like
to see the race progress, or see those
who are worthy arise to eminence.
They seem disposed to retard the
progress that is necessary for us to
make. We must, as people, stand
united we cannot afford to divide
without a great detriment. Let US
in the exercise of our prerogatives
of citizenship, stand firm and
true, one to the other and cheer
fully support those Of US who are
Justly entitled to our rights of suf-
frage.
Mrs. R. Bell, Of Athens, o.. spent
few days here, the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. S. Cromer.
Mrs. r. d. Harris, Of Circleville,
assisted Rev. D. n. Newsome in
the quarterly meeting service last
Sunday. Mrs. Harris delivered
two able discourses. Subject, morn
ing :stWhsst think ra Al Christ ~
Evening, Making vows" Both
subjects were delivered in an earn
est and forcible manner.
The Second Baptist 5. S. will
hold their first monthly rehearsal
the first Sunday eve in April. 1t
promises to be an interesting occa-
sion.
Mr.. Sam Andrews and Mrs. Rich
ard Minnis are both lying danger
ously i'll.
Mr.. A. Brodias, our present super
visor, announces himself as candi-
date for reelection.
The A. NJ. E. S. S. will hold their
second monthly concert Sunday
afternoon.
The FREE AMERICAN will be on
sale at the Allen House barber
shop.
Vote for Tuppins. let Rend-
Vile distinguish herself by elect
ing the first colored mayor
The nuptuals Of prominent
lady and gent are amongst the
things not as yet seen.
F. B. Ransom was in the capital
city Thursday. QUINcEY.
The free American., 1887-03-19
Our Reporters Note Book.
News as Gathered by Our Regular New
York Correspondent.
An Old Landmark DisappearIng-An
Unfortunate Mother-Mr. Gilmore
and the Press-P. T. Barnum's
Big Parade-Stabbing Af-
frays-Wayside Notes.

The announcement on Tuesday
morning that one of the most
prominent and honored ministers
of the United States, Henry Ward
Beecher, of Plymouth Church,
Brooklyn, N. r., was dead, caused
a great lurch and stiffness to per
wade thoughout business circles in
the city Of churches. Everybody
being anxious to gaze upon the face
of him who, amid the clash and
din of war, dared to raise his voice
in behalf of the enslaved millions,
and furthermore, they came to pay
that tribute which we all in the
course of life have to pay to one
another. On every hand there
is nothing but coincidence for the
bereaved widow.
| had read of Mr.. Beecher's i'll
ness, and was crossing the river
when my attention was attracted
by the numerous flags Displayed at
half-mast, along the river front on
the Brooklyn side, on all sorts of
sailing crafts which were moored
or anchored there. My amazement
was soon dispelled after landing,
for big placard announcing the
death of Mr.. Beecher met my gaze
as | proceeded up Fulton street.
While these flags were displayed
on all the houses in Brooklyn of
any Importance, | failed to see any
stars and strines- gracing tho ,hnild.
ing of1fny own city. Nevertheless,
before the dawn Of another day, |
had the qualification of seeing them
displayed, showing that the EN-
pire" city could still hold its ma
tional reputation Of respect for the
departed.
The body is lying in state in
Plymouth Church, and over ten
thousand persons have viewed the
remains, and all the churches held
special services IN HONOR OF THE
DENISE.
AN OLD LANDMARK DISAPPEARING.
If there are any old antiquated
persons living in Ohio who years
ago were wont occasionally to take
a trip to this city on friendly
visit, and then spend a pleasant
day worshiping the Lord in the
Union American Nj. E. Church, on
West FifteenthA street, let them
stay the tears which the following
announcement will bring to their
eyes, viz that it has been num-
bered with the things of the past.
The holy spot on which saints and
sinners were won't to go and bow
the devote knee, will in a few days
be forever erased The congrega-
tion are worshiping in a hall on
Twenty-sixth street till the 10th
of April when they will hold SER
vices in their new church. Cate
Prospect Hill Dutch Reform
church, on Eighty-ffth street, be-
tween Second and Third avenues.
Fifteenth street Church Gas it
was commonly called never did
have an extraordinary congrega-
tion, and it is a wonder that they
managed to drag along as they have
so far. For the most fashionable
of the congregation 60 to other
churches simply because they do
not want that antiquated notion of
because ma and pa goes to this or
that particular church that the
or sons must necessarily
do the same.
The free American., 1887-03-19
AN UNFORTUNATE MOTHER.

Last week, Mrs. Hill, of 244 w.
Forty-seventh street, lost her son,
Charles G., 10Th months old, by
pneumonia, and on the 9th inst,
she had the misfortune to. lose her
daughter, Seppa Pearl Hill, age 3
years and s months. Seppa was
buried on Friday, III Evergreen
Cemetery, alongside of her brother.
The free American., 1887-03-19

The lamb-like department Of
March continues, and a majority
Of US are happy Western Appeal.
The lamb-like deviltry of March
has set in over here, and we all
feel miserable and wicked.
The free American., 1887-03-19
riages were haltfsome, because
some of the animalsxEere very, very
ugly indeed), and tie parade taken
in toto was a sightlwhich no New
Yorker should have missed.
STABBED HIS WIFE.

On Friday evening about $3.50 p.
M, two persons stood on the corner
of 7th avenue and 18th street, and
to all appearances were engaged in
conversation, but later on it turned
out that they were Guarreling, one
was a woman about 80 years old,
and the other a man, Thos. Lowell.
1t seems that the woman, his wife
Eliza, was upbraiding him for
some offense, and becoming infuri-
ated, he pulls out ialife and stab
bed her in the wriss not content
with this, he came Back later on
again stabbed her twice IN the alb
domen, inhicting serious if not
fatal wounds. Lowell, up to this
writing, has net been captured,
but the police are making strenu-
Gus efforts to capture him. Low
ellis anticedents is not one to look
at without a blush, and the police
are anxious about his arrest, as he
has figured in several cutting
scrapes before some years ago.
The free American., 1887-03-19
LANCASTER
Lends her Light in the Weekly Search
for Items and Notes of Interest.

Lends her Light in the Weekly Search
for Items and Notes of Interest.
John Burly is no better.
Miss Fannie Tibbs is slowly re-
covering.
Mr.. Denton Williams is recover
ing from sick spell.
Mr.. Clough will move his barber
shop about the first Of April from
the Mithoff House to Columbus
street.
William Stroader is working
GAINESVILLE. Good bye, Billy.
Will Russell has gone to Newark
to work.
Mr.. Frank Johnson, in company
with Miss Anna Tibbs, attended
the show on Monday evening last.
Mr.. George Madden has taken
employment as cook at the Martin
House. He was employed ia this
house some time ago.
Mr.. B. Tapsico is i'll. @. w.
THE General Assembly passed
the Bill appropriating $500 per
annum, for two years, for WILDER
force University.
The free American., 1887-03-19

y
fancies; but now unctious and
stepped with petroleum, our Gov
ernor's former enemies are first in
crying hail to the chief Shake
Mr.. Lubricdted Gazette, we second
your nomination with all our for
mer vehemence and faith in the
Judges loyalty to the Negro.
NOTES
The Odd Fellows annual parade
and celebration here last Sunday
was very auspicious affair. The
celebration took place at Allen
Temple, where the following pro-
gram was executed /: Prof Alfred
Quarrels, organ voluntary Tenn
pie Choir, chorus, Father, O,
Hear U.s." Alfred Qarrels, bass
solo; Address, M. V. p. Thomas
y. Monroe; Chorus, Allen Tenn
pie Choir; Sermon, Rev. L. NJ.
Hagood; Closing Ode; the crater
nifty benediction, NJ. V. p. Alfred
Kemp. 1t was a beautiful day and
at least fifteen hundred people were
out to witness the ceremonies.
The chief features were the address
of Mr.. Monroe, the sermonEof Rev.
Hagood, the neat appearance and
dazzling regalias of the brethren
and the soldierly bearing of the
Patriarcbie commanded by Mr.. j.
M. Lewis.
The knights Of Pythias concert
the 10th inst, was a grand success.
Mrs. Mary Crane won the china
set and Mrs. Smith received the
second prize a silver set Of knives
and forks. Prof Chas. Singers
Band rendered some excellent
music.
Some anonymous coward through
the cleveland Gazette after a six
weeks CESSATION takes "Mascotte"
to task for his opinion as express
ed through these columns on the
mixed school question. IN answer
we borrow an expression from Ben
Butler, "Shoo fly"
The Catholic Tribune will support
Col. Harlan for denomination.
Wonder how many Catholic votes
it can deliver for the Colonel?
The Comley-Beneft at Union
Baptist, april Sth, is boom
ing. Everybody seems to be 60
ing.
Mrs. Nathan Alexander is on
the sick list
Mr.. A. Theo. Lucca, of Cleveland,
was in our city the past week.
1t seems that the CoLored Citizen
has "croaked." 1t died of a none
tary complaint. Requlescat IN pace.
James Parham, brother of Prof.
VIM. Parham, of Gaines High
School, died last Saturday and was
buried Monday.
Father Rudd, the monk editor,
has opened type-setting school
here, with Mr.. Keelan as Principal.
Mrs. Fannie SPOTS is on the sick
list.
1t is rumoreo that Copeland,
Jackson and Joe Farley have
formed a political tlinm]igate.
Something is up \!
DR.. John G. Mitchell is making
very extensive preparations for the
last grand rally in May that will
entirely liquidate the indebtedness
of Allen Temple. A magnificent
bazaar will be carried on for four
weeks, during which several grand
concerts and the cantata of Esther
will be rendered.
Very soon a young mems colored
Republican club will be formed
Now this has been our pet idea fol
some time. Organization is the
road to political recognition.
Last Monday afternoon Prof
w. Ii. Parham, of G. H. S., visited
his old district, and happy the
teachers were to see his familiar
and pleasant face.
Capt. Ford Stith is working
earnestly among colored voters fol
a denomination of Amor Smith.
MAsCoTTE.
THE lamb-like department o
| March continues. and a majority
The free American., 1887-03-19
P. t. BARNUM's BIG PARADE.

Perhaps the next great sensation
to the death of Henry Ward Beech
er, was the Barnum-Forepaugh cir
Gus parade on Saturday evening.
The Barnum end and the Fore
paugh end met each other at 49th
street and 9th avenue, and with
the greatest on earth in the lead,
marched down to 29th street, to
Broadway, to Grand street, to Sui
livan street, to 8th avenue, to 34th
street (part of Forepaugh's going
through 29th street, to 7th avenue,
to 26th street, to Madison Square
Garden, where they were open on
Monday evening. All along the
line where the parade was an
nounced to pass, hundreds of men,
women and children were gathered
like swarms of bees. On Broadway
from 18th to Grand street there was
a surging mass of black heads, old,
young, middle aged, babies, and in
fact, everybody who could possibly
manage to secure standing place,
was out TO see the veteran of show
men, P. L. Barnum. The numer-
Gus animals and carriages were
very handsome, q mean the car
The free American., 1887-03-19
MR.. GILMORE AND THE PRESS.

On InurSQay evening, Mareh
10th, that well-known organiza-
tion of Masonic men, Howard
Union Lodge, 1887, g. U. o. of O.
F., gave their Twentieth Anniver-
sary, at Wendel's Assembly Rooms,
on Forty-fourth street, and being a
representative of the Negro Press,
[ applied for admission, showing
my authority.
Mr.. H. d. Gilmore, Chairman of
the Executive Committee, after
looking at my authority and paper,
(THE FREE AMERICAN) coolly re-
marked, ooh, that paper is away
in Ohio, what good does that do US,
no, you can't come in !" After wait
ing few moments the reporter for
the FREE AMERICAN cornered Mr.
Gilmore again and asked him the
following question
do you refuse to recognize the
colored press ?" At first be pre-
tended that he did not hear my
question, but after I had repeated
the same he said in reply:
Where do you have that paper
for sale ?"
cat various places" l replied.
"Well, | have never seen it, so
you can't be admitted" and away
he went with a jubilant smile up
on his face at having outWitted the
press.
Why I mention this fact is be-
cause there are class of young
men here who, when any reception
or entertainment is given, are in
the habit of telling the ticket taker
that they are a reporter for this or
that newspaper, and when request
ed to show their authority, produce
a bootblack's badge, or something
Similar and when the authorized
representative calls and presents
his authority, why, he is told that
1--WE have a reporter inside already"
and the next week when the issue
comes out minus the repott of the
proceedings, then the negro press
is hooted and laughed at for its lack
of abilities to report common occur
rences. Mr.. Gilmore has certainly
put himself in very ridiculous
light, for had not the writer shown
him the paper, together with the
authority, it would have been per
fectly right as a safe-puard against
imposition.
Why did he admit the Richmond
Planet representative, or theWash-
ington Nati0naL- Post Echo's man,
they both are papers published out
of the city? The childish excuse
of not having ever seen the paper,
does not exonorate Mr.. Gilmore
from having offered gross insult
to the negro press, when he saw
the paper, which speaks for itself,
and [ hope the next time that the
correspondent has an occasion to
meet Mr.. Gilmore, he will treat
the Ohio press with little more
courtesy, and the press will do
the same by him, or probably an
occasional puff" will soften his
animosity, but | doubt it, as the
writer is very cautious in regard to
"puffs," it being his motto to de-
scribe things as they are presented
to his optics.
P. t. BARNUM's BIG PARADE.
The free American., 1887-03-19
WAYSIDE NOTES.

A Tribute to the life and Labors
of Rev. w B. ne.914-AA-D. n, mir
lister Of the A. NJ. E. Church, by
J. S. NJ. Johns, is in the press, and
will shortly appear in neatly
bound volume of 800 pages.
The New York office of the FREE
AMERICAN is situated at 1O7 w.
10th street, where all New York
and Brooklyn news will be received
by the correspondent, Mr.. Charles
Spicer, and where copies of this
paper can be obtained at any time.
SPICER.